Wickham Park

Dinner Series Part 1: Irish Garden
2022-06-23 18:00 UTC
Calling all garden loving foodies! First of three dinners in collaboration with Chef Thom from Request-a-Chef and Two Pour Guys Bartending. We will start in the featured garden for cocktail hour and proceed to the Emerald Room for a multi course meal themed with our featured garden.
Ticket are $60 per person. A cash bar, provided by Two Pour Guys, will be available during cocktail hour and dinner service. There is a discount available for guests purchasing tickets for all 3 dinners. You can purchase 1+ tickets or purchase a table of 8. Come relax in a garden for an enchanted, memorable evening. *Ticket sales are first come, first serve. Reservations are required. All tickets sales are non-refundable. Please notify us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions prior to purchasing tickets.
~~Irish Comfort Food Menu~~
-Chef’s Choice Amuse-bouche
-Irish Corned Beef Nachos
-Sausage Puff Pastry Rolls
-Guinness Beef Stew with Potato Bread
-Irish Cream Brownies
*Menu subject to change
To purchase tickets or for more information (Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00) email info@wickhampark.org or call 860.528.0856

Spring Tree Tour (Free with Park admission)
2022-05-21 09:30 - 11:00
Join us for an introduction to the Park’s diverse tree collection Walk through the Oriental and Lotus Gardens to see and learn about over 40 varieties of trees, from a giant white oak (Quercus alba, the state tree of Connecticut) to a dwarf mugo pine (Pinus mugo, from alpine Europe), as well as one of the park’s newest trees, a Caucasian wingnut (Pterocarya fraxinifolia – we’ll sort out that Latin name!).
If the weather cooperates, the Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus) and native fringetrees (Chionanthus virginicus) should be in full bloom. Come to enjoy an easy stroll and learn about the trees’ names, where they grow wild, their uses and folklore.
Meeting place: Entrance to Oriental Garden in Lot A.
9:30am to 11:00am
This is a free event but vehicle entrance fees apply.

Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
2022-05-07 09:30 - 17:00
the BUC stops here
Memorial Disc Golf Tournament
Two Rounds of 18 Holes. Player’s Meeting at 9:30am
Additional event information from last years event
Vehicle entrance fees apply

Opening Day April 2nd!
2022-04-02 09:30 - 19:30
Wickham Park is open 7 days a week from the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October. Find specific events under special events. Regular Park hours are from 9:30AM to sunset with the exception of Cabin functions until 11PM. The Park will close for inclement weather providing there are no existing reservations.
VEHICLE ENTRANCE FEES
$7 Monday-Friday/$9 Weekends & Holidays
RESTROOMS
There are three sets of public restrooms in the park, and all are handicapped accessible. One is located near the Aviary and main playground, a second is located in Hickory Grove II, across from the Cabin, and the third set is a part of the Wickham Pavilion.
SECURITY
Upon entering Wickham Park, you will be greeted by a member of our Ranger staff at the gatehouse. He or she can provide information and directions for park activities. Rangers patrol the park in marked and unmarked vehicles and, along with other park staff, can be identified by their uniforms. They will be more than happy to assist you.

Disc Golf “Widows” Invitational
2021-09-26 09:30 - 17:00
Open to all skill levels.
A bring your partner doubles format: husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, fathers and sons, mothers and sons, children, all welcome for one round of 18 hole disc golf.
Wickham Park standard 18 hole course
Cost:$20/team
There will once again be a variety of divisions to choose from:

Widows (one reg. player and their significant other)
Power Couple (both players play on a somewhat reg. basis)
Children (one player one child, two children, one player child and their non-playing parent)
bro/wo mance (one player one non player that is not a child) this div. is on an as needed basis

All non-player widows,children,non-player parents, and non player bro/wo mance will shoot from alternate (shorter/easy) tees for every hole.
This is a one round 18 hole tournament with a picnic (pot luck) lunch afterwards. Player packs will include glow in the dark mini and Crafty soap.
Registration is from 9:30am-10:15am, round begins shortly after.
Vehicle entrance fees apply

Trinity College Bantam Invitational
2021-09-11 09:30 - 17:00, 2018-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
A cross country meet sponsored by Trinity College involving teams primarily from CT, MA & RI.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

37th Annual British Motorcar Show
2018-12-18 10:30 - 17:00
For 38 years this display of vintage Triumph cars and other British and American sports cars has been hosted and sponsored by the Connecticut Triumph Register. Spectators are welcome to admire the autos and ask questions of their owners.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
2018-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Race 5 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E – Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders Eventbrite site.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.

27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
2018-08-13 08:00 - 17:00
Race 4 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E – Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders Eventbrite site.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.

27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
2018-08-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-07-23 08:00 - 17:00
Race 2 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E – Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders Eventbrite site.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.

27th Annual Journal Inquirer Summer Grand Prix Cross Country Race Series
2018-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
Race 1 of 5
These hugely popular races allow runners of all ages a chance for regular summer competition. The summer grand prix offers a 1 mile race for boys and girls aged 9-13 and a 2.6 mile race for men and women aged 14 and up.
6:00 p.m., Boys & Girls – 1 mile for ages 13 and under
6:30 p.m., Men & Women – 2.6 miles for ages 14 and older
Meet at the back parking lot where the State High School races finish (E – Lot).
For cancellation information please call 860.649.6426.
For more detailed information please visit the Silk City Striders Eventbrite site.
Runners are admitted free of charge.
Vehicle entrance fees apply for spectators and drop-offs.

Disc Golf “Widows” Invitational
2018-04-18 08:00 - 17:00
Open to all skill levels.
A bring your partner doubles format: husbands and wives, girlfriends and boyfriends, fathers and sons, mothers and sons, children, all welcome for one round of 18 hole disc golf.
Wickham Park standard 18 hole course
Cost:$20/team
There will once again be a variety of divisions to choose from:

Widows (one reg. player and their significant other)
Power Couple (both players play on a somewhat reg. basis)
Children (one player one child, two children, one player child and their non-playing parent)
bro/wo-mance (one player one non player that is not a child) this div. is on an as needed basis

All non-player widows,children,non-player parents, and non player bro/wo mance will shoot from alternate (shorter/easy) tees for every hole.
This is a one round 18 hole tournament with a picnic (pot luck) lunch afterwards. Player packs will include glow in the dark mini and Crafty soap.
Registration is from 9:30am-10:15am, round begins shortly after.
Vehicle entrance fees apply.

Sensory Garden Model Railroad
2018-04-08 08:00 - 17:00
The Sensory Garden Model Railroad is now operating on Sundays from 1-3pm!
For more information or to inquire about volunteer opportunities, contact Chuck Oakes, Designer, Engineer, and Volunteer Coordinator at 860-644-1128.

Connecticut's River Valley Garden Tours
2018-04-04 14:00 - 15:30
Sponsored by the Central Regional Tourism District, Wickham Park is included in the 3 day event featuring Connecticut’s loveliest gardens. The historical tour is from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM and provided by the park director.
Vehicle entrance fees apply
